Crème Brûlée Martini Recipe: from Dessert to Drink

The Crème Brûlée Martini enhances my favorite French dessert. Crème brûlée is one of France’s most famous sweet treats. This cocktail captures the classic dessert’s goodness in a delightful drink.

Crème brûlée martini recipe  

Crème brûlée martini is a dessert-inspired cocktail. The drink captures the essence of the classic French dessert, crème brûlée. It combines rich flavors and creamy textures. This makes it a popular choice for after-dinner drinks.

This dessert cocktail features rich and creamy ingredients like vanilla vodka, Irish cream liqueur, and heavy cream. It is balanced with the sweet notes of butterscotch schnapps and caramel sauce. It offers a delightful combination of sweet and salty flavors. This makes it perfect for special occasions or as a luxurious treat.

Sipping on this drink is like indulging in the best of both worlds. Here’s how to make the Crème Brûlée Martini:

Crème Brûlée Martini

This sophisticated drink captures the essence of vanilla custard and caramelized sugar in liquid form. It features vanilla vodka, Irish cream, and butterscotch schnapps.

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Prep Time 12 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American, French

Servings 1

Calories 270 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 45 ml vanilla vodka
• 45 ml Irish cream liqueur e.g., Baileys
• 30 ml butterscotch schnapps
• 30 ml heavy cream
• 1 tsp granulated sugar for caramelizing
• Whipped cream and caramel sauce for garnish

Instructions

 

• In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the vanilla vodka, Irish cream liqueur, butterscotch schnapps, and heavy cream.
• Shake well until the mixture is thoroughly chilled.
• Rim a martini glass with caramel sauce by dipping the rim in the sauce, then rolling it in granulated sugar to create a caramelized rim.
• Strain the chilled cocktail mixture into the prepared martini glass.
• Top with a dollop of whipped cream and drizzle with caramel sauce for extra indulgence. This step is optional

Notes

If desired,  you can use a kitchen torch to lightly caramelize the granulated sugar on the rim of the glass for an added touch of flavor and presentation.

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How to pair

The Crème Brûlée martini pairs well with a variety of dishes:

1. Desserts
   • Cheesecake’s rich creaminess complements the martini’s flavors.
   • Chocolate mousse‘s lightness balances the martini’s sweetness.
   • Panna cotta enhances the martini’s texture and flavor.
2. Savory Dishes
   • Grilled chicken or fish provides a savory contrast to the sweet martini.
   • The martini’s sweetness complements roasted pork’s savory flavors.
   • Brie or Camembert pairs beautifully with the martini.
   • Gorgonzola’s sharpness contrasts with the martini’s sweetness.
3. Fruits
   • Fresh berries enhance the martini’s fruity notes. They add a refreshing element.
   • Poached pears complement the martini with their sweetness and texture.

Variations

Flavored variations

You can create other variations of this drink. Some may incorporate additional flavors such as espresso coffee liqueur, Frangelico, amaretto, chocolate, raspberry liqueur, or even flavored syrups.

1. Espresso Crème Brûlée Martini add 30 ml espresso coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlúa).
2. Hazelnut version replaces butterscotch schnapps with 30 ml Frangelico for a nutty twist.
3. Amaretto Crème Brûlée Martini swaps out butterscotch schnapps for 30 ml amaretto.
4. Chocolate variation adds 15 ml chocolate liqueur (e.g., Godiva) for a chocolatey kick.
5. Raspberry liqueur adds 15 ml raspberry liqueur for a fruity, berry-infused touch.
6. Flavored syrup variation uses 15 ml of flavored syrup, like vanilla or caramel.

Garnish options

1. Caramelized Sugar Disk:
   • Sprinkle granulated sugar on a silicone mat.
   • Use a blowtorch to caramelize the sugar until golden.
   • Create a caramelized disk mimicking crème brûlée topping.
   • The disk adds a crunchy texture.
2. Toffee Shards:
   • Melt toffees completely.
   • Drizzle melted toffees onto parchment paper.
   • Create decorative shards from the melted toffees.
   • The shards enhance the dessert theme.
3. Fresh Nutmeg or Cinnamon:
   • Grate fresh nutmeg finely.
   • Sprinkle cinnamon evenly over the martini.
   • Nutmeg or cinnamon adds aromatic complexity.
   • Nutmeg or cinnamon enhances the martini’s dessert-like quality.

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